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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith take place?
(a) Canada.
(b) America.
(c) Australia.
(d) New Zealand.

2. How much money does Healy pay Jimmie for building the fence?
(a) None.
(b) Less that what was agreed to.
(c) Just enough to cover supply expenses.
(d) The agreed amount, plus tip.

3. Why is the initiation tooth given to Jimmie?
(a) For Jimmie to keep safe.
(b) For Jimmie to give to Gilda.
(c) For Jimmie to bury.
(d) For Jimmie to wear around his neck.

4. How has Gilda felt since giving birth?
(a) Maternal.
(b) Sickly.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Depressed.

5. What complaint does Healy have about the fence?
(a) The fence is crooked.
(b) The fence isn't sturdy enough.
(c) The fence posts are misplaced.
(d) The fence is too short.

Short Answer Questions

1. How deep is the grave that Jimmie digs for the white man?

2. Who do the Nevilles encourage Jimmie to marry for the sake of his future children?

3. What document does Healy withhold when Jimmie finishes the fence?

4. When Tabidgi Jack Smolders sees Jimmie in Chapter 7, what does he do?

5. Why are the women appalled at Gilda in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jimmie awakened one night by someone in Verona?

2. Why is Gilda glad that she will be able to give birth in the main house?

3. Why is Farrell satisfied with Jimmie?

4. Why was Healy unhappy with the fence Jimmie built?

5. What does Miss Graf do to help Gilda and how does Gilda react?

6. Describe Gilda.

7. What are we told happened in 1891?

8. Who are the Nevilles and what is their role in Jimmie's life?

9. Why is Mr. Newby angry at Jimmie and what does he do about it?

10. Why might Jimmie have decided to drop the issue rather than argue with Healy about the quality of the fence?

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